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Today's Trending Jan Heine: Introducing Rene Herse Stems. Police chief admits force 'mishandled' investigation into teen truck driver who hit six cyclists. 11 WorldTour riders still yet to confirm a contract for 2022. News Ticker: Moscon suffers cardiac anomalies; Caruso and Mäder renew deals; Morton races Cape Epic with Kenyan MTB ace. Column
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October 18,
2021
October
18, 2021
Ethan Hayter denied rare domestic triple as
new breed animates British nationals.
"Gen-Z
shines in Brit nationals as Pfeiffer Georgi wins women’s
road race and Hayter confirms credentials as UK's 'next
big thing' with two gold medals."
By Jim Cotton (velonews.com) (Photo by George Wood/Getty Images) October 18, 2021 Ben Swift: Nationals win will definitely
help with Ineos negotiations.
"On
Sunday, Swift defended the road race title he won in
2019 by beating Fred Wright to the line in Lincoln. It
was the first win Swift had taken since his title two
years ago."
By Daniel Benson (cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: SWPix) October 18, 2021 Weekend CX roundup.
"The
CX World Cup’s third of three stateside visits went down
on Sunday, in Iowa City. The CX circuit will head back
to Europe for the rest of the season."
(cyclingmagazine.ca) (Image Credit not Found) October 18, 2021 Bontrager Elite Micro Seat Pack saddlebag
review.
"Bontrager’s
smallest Elite saddlebag offers just enough storage for
basic tools, perfect for making sure you always have
your essentials with you when you head out for a ride."
By Graham Cottingham (cyclingnews.com)(Image: © Graham Cottingham) October 18, 2021 Bulls' Urs Huber and Simon Schneller claim
Stage 1 of Cape Epic.
"It
was a one-two for Team Bulls as 96-songo-Specialized
hold onto the GC lead."
By Aaron Borrill (cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Kelvin Trautman) October 18, 2021 Best Gadgets to Buy in 2021.
"Make
the most of your ride with our pick of the best
bicycle gadgets to help keep you entertained, safe and
seen on the road."
By Andrew Lloyd (sciencefocus.com) (Image Credit not Found) October 18, 2021 Fizik Vento Stabilita Carbon road shoe.
"The
Fizik Vento Stabilita Carbon road shoes are one of the
most innovative, adjustable, and comfortable pairs of
shoes I have used. They also deliver exceptional
stiffness from the carbon sole, for excellent power
transfer."
By George Hill (road.cc) (Image Credit not Found) October 18, 2021 Silca Titanium shop tools.
"Silca
is a bit of a one-stop shop when it comes to super
high-quality products, from pumps to lubes, the brand's
strive for perfection is the same."
By Graham Cottingham (cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Graham Cottingham) October 18, 2021 Column
Two
Evenepoel: I have some steps to take to
challenge Pogacar, Bernal, Roglic.
"I
returned to the level of the best, to an excellent
level, but not yet what we wanted and hoped for with the
team," Evenepoel said in an interview with La
Derniere Heure on Sunday."
(cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Bettini Image) October 18, 2021 Where’s Thibaut Pinot? Marc Madiot
optimistic French star will race 2022 Tour de France.
"Groupama
FDJ boss says he's hopeful Thibaut Pinot is ready for
Tour de France return, but questions the presence of
cobblestones in the route."
By Andrew Hood (velonews.com) Photo: Marco Bertorello - Pool/Getty Images October 18, 2021 Nairo Quintana all-in for one more run at
Tour de France.
"Nairo
Quintana still dreams of winning the Tour de France,
even if now he won’t be the first from Colombia to win
the yellow jersey."
Photo: John Berry/Getty Images October 18, 2021 BMC Roadmachine 01 Two review: Premium
endurance at a premium price.
"Gorgeous
and distinctive integrated design, a lovely ride, and a
top-shelf build kit. Just try not to choke when you see
the price tag."
By Dan Cavallari (cyclingtips.com) (Photography by James Huang) October 18, 2021 Time Trials Key to Victory.
"The
announcement of the Tour de France route is like
Christmas morning and the opening of presents - What
will it bring in 2022? Plus, who and what to watch for
in next year’s Grande Boucle."
By Spencer Martin (pezcyclingnews.com) (Photo: Cor Vos) October 18, 2021 Why bunny hopping barriers isn’t always the
best idea.
"This
past weekend, it looked like Quinten Hermans was in the
mix to score another XC world cup victory. Then, Hermans
nicked a barrier and went head over heels."
By Matt Hansen (cyclingmagazine.ca) (Image Credit not Found) October 18, 2021 Harry Tanfield uploads 'no regrets' National
Championships ride to Strava.
"Harry
Tanfield put in an incredible ride at the British
National Championships road race from an early move that
got away with Ben Swift, Fred Wright and a couple of
others, only to be pipped to bronze by Ethan Hayter on
the line."
By Tim Bonville-Ginn (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) October 18, 2021 Best road bike helmets: Our favorite
helmets ridden and rated.
"The
best road bike helmets balance comfort, aerodynamics,
ventilation and protection. Here's a roundup of the
best, along with a guide on how to choose the right
one for you."
(cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Aaron Borrill) October 18, 2021 Granite Design Portaledge Strap Mounts Add
Flexible Storage Solutions.
"Granite
Design is all about unique, pack-free ways to store
needed tools and gear. With its Portaledge line of
storage solutions."
By Andrew Marshall (bikerumor.com) (Image Credit not Found) October 18, 2021 Column
Three
October
18, 2021
11 WorldTour riders still yet to confirm a
contract for 2022.
"Some
riders have yet to put pen to paper for the 2022 season
and have almost run out of races to impress."
By Tim Bonville-Ginn (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) October 18, 2021 Marianne Vos (finally) takes a break after
Paris Roubaix, cyclocross blitz.
"It’s
been a rich fall harvest for Dutch star Marianne Vos. A
pair of second-places at the road worlds and Paris
Roubaix at the turn of the month made for a speedy
runway into a ‘cross campaign that saw Vos win two of
the three American World Cup races in the past week."
By Jim Cotton (velonews.com) (Image Credit not Found) October 18, 2021 Pro crit teams respond to USA Crits
director’s SafeSport ban.
"In
a combined statement 17 teams that participate in the
USA Crits series have responded to SafeSport allegations
regarding Scott Morris, the now-former managing director
of USA Crits."
(cyclingtips.com) By Dane Cash (Image Credit not Found) October 18, 2021 Movistar completes strengthened 14-rider
women’s squad with Arlenis Sierra.
"Movistar
Women adds just two riders to its squad for 2022 with
Arlenis Sierra and Sarah Gigante joining the Annemiek
van Vleuten-led squad."
By Sadhbh O'Shea (velonews.com) (Luc Claessen/Getty Images) October 18, 2021 Chris Froome reveals the race he'd like to
win before retirement.
"The
seven-time Grand Tour winner speaks about how tech and
data help younger riders get to the top earlier and how
it helps recovery."
By Tim Bonville-Ginn (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) October 18, 2021 Guillaume Martin: I think I'm a bit of a
racing addict.
"There
is a race for [UCI] points. Not everybody knows it, but
for the teams it's also important not only to win races,
but to have riders in the top 10 to get some points.
That's why we have to race from the beginning to the end
of the season."
By Barry Ryan (cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images Sport) October 18, 2021 Dubai to deploy artificial intelligence tech
to identify cyclists riding without helmets.
"Dubai
is to deploy artificial intelligence (AI) systems on
cycle tracks in the emirate which, among other things,
will be able to identify cyclists riding without
helmets, which are compulsory there."
By Simon MacMichael (road.cc) Photo: Dubai RTA October 18, 2021 The future of Canadian women’s CX?
"Ava
and Isabella Holmgren took some time off high school to
make the trip stateside to enter their first World Cups.
The Holmgren name should be familiar to you; their older
brother Gunnar is the current U23 Canadian national
cyclocross champion."
By Matt Hansen (cyclingmagazine.ca) (Image Credit not Found) October 18, 2021 SRAM Rival eTap AXS groupset review.
"SRAM
has created its AXS family concept, whereby all
components are cross-compatible, not just between
tiers, but riding disciplines too."
By Sam Challis (cyclist.co.uk) (Image Credit not Found) October 18, 2021 Column
One
October 17,
2021
Police chief admits force 'mishandled'
investigation into teen truck driver who hit six cyclists.
"A
police chief has admitted his force 'mishandled' the
initial investigation into an incident in which a
teenage driver ploughed into six cyclists, two of whom
needed to be airlifted to the hospital."
By Will Bolton (road.cc) Photo: jalopnik.com October 17, 2021 Tulsa Tough and Boise Twilight withdraw from
USA Crits after managing director is dismissed over
SafeSport ban.
"Morris
was indicted in 2008 in Georgia for 45 counts of sexual
exploitation of children related to “movies and images
of minors engaged in sexually explicit conduct” that
were on his home computer."
By Jackie Tyson (cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: @kitkarzen / L39GION of Los Angeles Instagram) October 17, 2021 Chrono des Nations: Marlen Reusser tops Anna
Kiesenhofer, Stefan Küng storms men’s.
"Swiss
riders dominate French time trial as Remco Evenepoel
comes away disappointed with fifth."
(velonews.com) (Luc
Claessen/Getty Images) October
17, 2021
Stefan Küng takes Le Chrono des Nations
title.
"The
European time trial champion used his power and speed to
beat Martin Toft Madsen (BHS PL Beton Bornholm) by 36
seconds, with Italy’s Alessandro De Marchi (Israel
Start-Up Nation) third at 1:16."
(cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Bettini Image) October 17, 2021 Sarrou and Beers win wet and muddy Absa Cape
Epic Prologue.
"It
was a case of four seasons in one day as riders were met
with tricky conditions on the opening day of the 2021
Absa Cape Epic."
By Aaron Borrill (cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Gary Perkin) October 17, 2021 Lachlan Morton teams up with Kenneth Karaya
for Absa Cape Epic.
"EF
Education Nippo's Alex Howes broke his finger so Morton
sought out a new partner in Karaya."
By Ryan Simonovich (cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: EF Education Nippo) October 17, 2021 Sensa Giulia Evo Disc Ultegra Carbon Road
Bike 2021.
"The
Sensa Giulia Evo Disc Ultegra Carbon road bike has a bit
of an old school racer firmness feel to it, married to a
smooth, modern looking frameset, which in my eyes is a
great combination."
By Stu Kerton (road.cc) (Image Credit not Found) October 17, 2021 2021 Chrono des Nations Official Live Feed.
"Sunday, October 17th, video starts at 4:45am." (cyclingfans.com) October 17, 2021 Column
Two
Battistella wins Veneto Classic.
"Samuele
Battistella (Astana Premier Tech) won the Veneto Classic
to take an emotional first professional victory close to
his home in Vicenza. Hirschi and Restrepo complete
podium."
(cyclingnews.com) (Image
credit: Bettini Image) October
17, 2021
Battistella takes aim at Ardennes after
ending campaign with Veneto Classic victory.
"The
victory was Battistella’s first of any description since
he claimed the under-23 world title in Harrogate in 2019
following Nils Eekhoff’s disqualification for drafting."
(cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Bettini Image) October 17, 2021 Pfeiffer Georgi wins women's British road
race title.
"Pfeiffer
Georgi (Team DSM) won the elite women’s road race at the
British national championships, storming up the final
ascent of the Michaelgate climb to take victory by
several seconds."
By Issy Ronald (cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: SW Pix) October 17, 2021 Ben Swift successfully defends British
National Road Race title.
"Ben
Swift has successfully defended his British National
Road Race title, outlasting Fred Wright on the
Michaelgate climb to the finish to keep the national
champion's jersey on his shoulders for another 12
months."
By Jonny Long (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) October 17, 2021 Tour de France champion Tadej Pogačar: ‘I’m
a good boy, I don’t take shortcuts.’
"Two-time
Tour champ talks Merckx, the classics, and pushes back
at doubters in wide-ranging interview with Spanish
media."
By Jim Cotton (velonews.com) (Photo: Chris Graythen/Getty Images) October 17, 2021 Ben Tulett: I feel the ethos of Ineos
Grenadiers fits my character.
"20
year old Ben Tulett signed off on his time at Alpecin
Fenix last week with the same fearlessness that marked
his two-year tenure on the team."
By Barry Ryan (cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Bettini Image) October 17, 2021 Can sugarcane shoes help you recover? We put
them to the test.
"Structure
is key in recovery,” explained Dr Geller, Kane’s
advising podiatrist. “Only through cushion, comfort,
support and ease of motion can a shoe call itself a
recovery shoe."
By Cat Ellis (techradar.com) (Image credit: Kane Footwear) October 17, 2021 Bookshelf: The Midlife Cyclist.
"Carefully
working my way through Phil Cavell's “The Midlife
Cyclist” for some weeks now, a remarkable book of
startling scope, I have found that whenever I mention
the title it causes people to smile or laugh
indulgently."
By Leslie Reissner (pezcyclingnews.com) (Image Credit not Found) October 17, 2021 2021 Veneto Classic Live Feed.
"Veneto Classic 2021 (Venezia → Bassano Del Grappa, 206.5km). Sunday,
October 17th, video starts at 14:30pm Central Europe,
8:30am U.S. Eastern."
(cycling.today) (Credit not Found) October 17, 2021 Column
Three
October
17, 2021
Vos takes second World Cup win in a week at
Jingle Cross.
"Marianne
Vos bossed the Jingle Cross course in Iowa City on
Sunday, taking her second World Cup win in a week."
By Rob Sturney (cyclingmagazine.ca) (Image Credit not Found) October 17, 2021 Eli Iserbyt wins second career Jingle Cross.
"Belgian
Eli Iserbyt won his second Jingle Cross on Sunday,
earning his second 2021-2022 World Cup round out of
three on a warm day with dry conditions in Western
Iowa."
By Rob Sturney (cyclingmagazine.ca) (Image Credit not Found) October 17, 2021 Manon Bakker takes solo victory in women's
Jingle Cross C2 contest.
"Manon
Bakker solos to win, Sunny Gilbert surges on lap four to
take second, Perrine Clauzel third."
(cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Jeff Corcoran/ Jingle Cross) October 17, 2021 Vandeputte holds off Werner for Jingle Cross
C2 victory.
"Niels
Vandeputte wins, Kerry Werner is second and Gosse van de
Meer rounds out the podium in Saturday's elite men's
race."
(cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Jeff Corcoran/ Jingle Cross) October 17, 2021 Thibaut Pinot expected to contest Tour de
France 2022 despite lingering back pain.
"The
Frenchman sat out the 2021 Tour, not racing a Grand Tour
in a season for the first time since his debut
three-week stage race in 2012, as he continued to
recover from injury."
By Jonny Long (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) October 17, 2021 Dowsett reveals tech selections and power
targets for Hour Record attempt.
"Briton
to chase hour record on a new Factor track bike with
£950 chainring and £2,750 skinsuit."
By Josh Croxton (cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) October 17, 2021 Damiano Caruso and Gino Mäder extend with
Bahrain Victorious.
"In
the last two weeks Bahrain Victorious has extended the
contracts of Paris Roubaix winner Sonny Colbrelli, Matej
Mohoric, Mikel Landa, Britain’s Fred Wright and others,
while also letting go Wout Poels, Scott Davies and Marco
Haller."
(cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Bettini Image) October 17, 2021 Everesting - The Challenge for
Cyclists: Conquer Everest Anywhere in the World.
"Explains
the unusual history of the Everesting movement, and the
stories of some who have attempted the fearsome
challenge."
By Richard Peploe (road.cc) (Image Credit not Found) October 17, 2021 Live: UCI Cyclocross World Cup Round 3 -
World Cup Jingle Cross, Iowa - Sunday October 17th.
"The
UCI Cyclocross World Cup continues this Sunday with the
third and final American round in Iowa with the Jingle
Cross.
Elite
Women - 22:45 Europe, 15:45 Local US Time (1:45pm
Pacific).
Elite
Men - 21:00 Europe, 14:00 Local US Time (12:00pm
Pacific)."
(cyclocross.social) (Image Credit not Found) October 17, 2021
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